Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Advanced Energy in , United States

Energy Jobline
United States
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
6 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Board Bringup C (Programming Language) C++ (Programming Language) Linux Embedded Software Firmware Python (Programming Language) Object-Oriented Software Development RS-232 Serial Communications Software Engineering Product Software Implementation Methods
+6 more
Software Systems Verilog Digital Access Carrier System Serial Peripheral Interface Peripherals Bare Metal

Job description

The Senior Embedded Software Engineer brings a key contribution to a team responsible for the architectural design and implementation of software to support novel electrosurgical systems for surgery being developed by the Sunnyvale Engineering group.

Roles and Responsibilities Develop software applications for electrosurgical and robotic products for minimally invasive surgery. Develop software and firmware in object-oriented C++, C, Verilog and Python for embedded systems. Develop software to acquire, process, store, and analyze energy data in real-time. Develop software to support manufacturing and test teams. Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team. Independently solve assigned problems.

Requirements

Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years of experience and a Master’s degree; or equivalent experience Experience designing complete software solutions for embedded systems using C/C++ on bare-metal and Linux based embedded systems Working knowledge of peripherals commonly used on embedded systems such as ADCs, DACs, PWM and waveform and serial communications (I2C, SPI, RS232, CAN) Proven experience with hands-on hardware bring-up and collaboration, utilizing electronic bench equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers Strong knowledge of control theory and experience developing and tuning control systems Experience in the medical device industry, familiarity with standards 60601 and 62304 is strongly

Benefits & conditions

Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to , , , , , , , , , protected veteran or status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

Mandatory Notices

U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer: In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employeeswho are from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.

Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (ā€œTCPā€) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).

For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’sstart date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee.

This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on business need and/or on the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge and skills. Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the candidate’s qualifications, consistent with applicable law.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed.

About the company

It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at

Intuitive . As a global leader in

robotic-assisted surgery

and

minimally invasive care , our technologies-like the

da Vinci surgical system

and

Ion -have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide.

We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world.

The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful-because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life.

If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help

transform the future of healthcare , you’ll find your purpose here.

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